Procurement Analyst/Expeditor

Currently, we are looking for talented resources for one of our listed clients. If interested please reply to me with your updated resume or feel free to reach out to me for more details at (949) 482-4218.

Title: Procurement Analyst/Expeditor
Location: Saint Louis, MO
Duration: 12 Months
 

Job Description:
Prepare construction contracts and other contract documents for the CAPEX organization. More specifically:

• Execute standard construction agreements with inputs from the project team.
• Ensure documents are prepared and electronically filed consistently across the department.
• Develop relationship with North America and Global procurement teams to coordinate execution of non-standard agreements

Create and update Purchase Orders in SAP

• Participate in negotiations led by the Global procurement team to gather required commercial information for purchase order execution
• Interphase with Excel and Power Apps
• Coordinate supplier requests for changes to terms and conditions to drive to a fully executed agreement

Manage the flow of information, goods, and services to and from equipment suppliers in connection with purchase orders for capital projects. More specifically:

• Review scheduled shipment dates and confirm on time delivery
• Review scheduled drawing deliverables and confirm on time delivery
• Ensure purchase order milestones are complete in order to validate invoice payments
• Manage internal and external communications through the use of a Group mailbox

Develop relationships with suppliers and clients to promote the availability of supplier resources to meet and exceed project needs. More specifically:

• Develop communication strategy with suppliers to promote proactive escalations for contract deliverables and/or contract milestones at risk
• Develop a risk mitigation or recovery plan with suppliers when milestones dates are at risk
• Ensure drawings are submitted as instructed (using BIM tool) and coordinate with suppliers if instructions were not followed
• Develop metrics to track vendor performance

Develop relationships internally with engineers and Project Management to communicate any risks to meeting contract milestones and/or contract deliverables

• Develop an Issues Report to help drive the team to take action and make decisions
• Partner with project teams up front to define the expediting strategy of each capital project
• Report on project procurement status to Finance, Engineering Management, and Project Management

Technical/Specific Skills Needed:

• Previous experience in a procurement, supply chain, or purchasing buyer role required
• Experience with supplier management, contract/term negotiation, and/or equipment logistics strongly desired
• SAP purchasing experience strongly desired (SAP PO creation)
• Self-directed, takes initiative
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Manufacturing experience is preferred
• Tools: SAP, BIM, Excel
• Critical Skills: Self-directed, strong communication skills, takes initiative, SAP purchasing experience is a plus (SAP PO creation), experience working in a large company in an expediting role is a plus

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